Sunday, December 17, 2023
3rd Sunday of Advent:
Bringing Joy Through Justice
(B)
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Key Passage
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. (Isaiah 61:10)
Questions
Adults:
What work of justice could you do this week to bring someone joy?
Children:
What could you do for someone this week to make them happy?
Readings
First Reading
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The Mission to the Afflicted
Related activities & tools
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Gather Us In - Tools for Forming Families: Icebreakers, Social & Service Activities, Events, Rituals & Prayer
- Rituals & Prayer services • Holy Spirit Prayer • p.137-138 • Is 61:1
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 10: Anointed with Oil • p.83-89 • Ps 23; Is 61:1-3
Psalm
Related activities & tools
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on Prayer
- Traditional Prayers • Chapter 4: The Hail Mary • p.18-21 • Lk 1:26-56
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Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 1: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 2: Prayer Partners • p.9-10 • Ex 4:14-16; Lk 1:39-56
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LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
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LearningCycles series: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Creative Activities for Teaching about John the Baptist
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-19 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.20-25 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-27 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-31 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-36 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.37 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 55: God Reveals His Plan to Mary and Joseph • p.126-127 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 1:26-56
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 4: Visitation: Christbearer • p.12-13
- Chapter 5: Magnificat: Blessed Virgin • p.14-15 • Lk 1:46-55
Second Reading
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Christian Conduct; Blessing
Related activities & tools
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on the Bible
- Chapter 17: The Liturgy of the Hours: The Divine Office • p.42-43 • Ps 119:9-16; 1 Thes 5:17
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100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Intermediate Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 65: Giving Thanks: Counting Your Blessings • p.77-78 • Mt 11:25-27; 1 Thes 5:18
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LearningCycles series: 101 Ways to Pray: Creative Activities for Teaching about Prayer
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.14-17 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.18-20 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-26 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.27-30 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.31-34 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.35-38 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.39-41 • 1 Thes 5:17
- Chapter 8: Knitting Workshop • p.42-45 • 1 Thes 5:17
Gospel
•
John as Witness to the Light
Related activities & tools
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 25: John the Baptist: Messenger of the Messiah • p.40 • Jn 1:19-34; Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-20
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 33: John the Baptist and Jesus • p.84-85 • Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3; Jn 1:19-34
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 61: Jesus Is Baptized • p.139-140 • Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-22; Jn 1:19-34
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 8: Jesus Gives Peace and Light • p.28-31 • Jn 1:6-8; Is 2:1-5